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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.72, 22,750.38 and 14,073.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.72, 22,750.38 and 14,073.34 is: 21,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.72 : 22,750.38 = 14,073.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.72/22,750.38 = 14,073.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.72x = 22,750.38 × 14,073.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.72x = 320,173,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,173,832.87/15,089.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,218.01

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